A Light on Lake Erie

Back in late June, Tiny, Hammerhead, Meanie, and I rode our bikes to Huron, Ohio to see the lighthouse and find good food in an anti-tyranny restaurant. It was one of those hot summer days - baking sun, clear skies, and of course hot motors. We hit the road in the early morning, somewhere around nine at Dunkin in Hubbard. They let customers in without problems and masks, so kudos to them (Starbucks won't, so fuck them)!

I took us around Warren on OH-82 west and got us on to OH-303 west. I didn't really want to go near Akron or Cleveland, and 303 travels somewhere in between heading toward. We stopped in Streetsboro and Tiny got one of his favorite things: an ice cream sandwich! He looks like a happy kid, huh? LOL

Most of the route I planned went well, but there was a detour on part of 303, which we took and it led us north to OH-82 again. We followed that and eventually got back to the route. Most of the roads were nice, some a little iffy with filled in patched spots, but overall good. By the time we got to Huron, we were hungry, and there were two restaurants I had looked at. We chose the Main Street Tavern and were so glad we did!

This place was really cool, and the waitresses were cool, and the drinks were cool. We ordered from the amazing burger and sandwich menu, and after a short time, received some smokin' hot food that we'd go back for any day! I had the Notorious P.I.G. sandwich which was loaded with three kinds of pork. I love pork! The guys had burgers and fries.

I had this: Notorious P.I.G.

Meanie's Dog Holiday Burger

cheese sticks

Buckeye pretzels with cheese

Bellies full, we went back up Main to find a parking place. That was not easy, but a bit easier with motorcycles. It's a really long pier that stretches out into Lake Erie, and at the beginning is home to boat docks and their boats. I couldn't believe how many people own boats!! The place was packed, the water was so busy.

Fat guys don't much like long walks, but these guys did it. Interesting things to see along the way were a small beach, a section on the left that was home to vegetation and snakes wriggling in the water, and two historical marker signs telling all about the pier and lighthouses (of which I think it said there were three over the years) beginning in the mid-1800s. The current lighthouse is really far out and not within reach by foot. There were a lot of people fishing on the right side where the boats entered the dock area.

Off to a good start

Almost there, and pooped out; they needed something to lean on!

Out there over the water, the sky was the clearest, brightest blue, and it made the water look deep blue with aquamarine depth and brilliance. It's probably quite a sight to see the shoreline to the east and west from the top of the lighthouse. And at night I read the light can be seen all around.

This is at the end of the pier, and is the foundation of the old pier watchhouse.

Seriously, just look at these colors!

The ride home was just as pleasant, and I got to snap some photos using my phone in the Ram mount. Next riding goal: video of me singing while riding in the mountains!

If you need a place to ride to, or a place where to find a great burger, be a good biker and head to Huron. No tyranny, just fresh air, big skies, broad waters, and a nice small town.

Off to more blogging and more riding!

~ Stitchblade